iPrep Digital Library in The Classroom: Empowering Teachers To Deliver Better Educational Outcomes
The integration of digital technology in classrooms through digital library, Chromebooks, educational tablets, and smart classes has opened up remarkable opportunities for both teachers and students. It makes teaching-learning easy, efficient, and engaging. Over time, with the effective use of education technology in the classroom, the role of teachers has become more central and not peripheral. At iDream Education we aims to empower teachers and students to Learn Unlimited through digital learning solutions.
How do we do this?
Considering revision in the ICT scheme by the Ministry of Education and the technological friendliness of teachers and students with mobile devices, we have designed iPrep Digital Library also known as TabLab, a Tablet-based Smart ICT Lab. It is a digital library that consists of a certain number of tablets/Chromebooks, storage, and a charging rack. It comes with Android tablets or Chromebooks with accessories and a tablet/Chromebook charging trolley.
Key Value Additions of iPrep Digital Library with Tablets
Chargeable and Lockable Storage Rack
iPrep Digital Library does not require multiple charging slots to charge the devices. Using one power plug, it charges all tablets/Chromebooks simultaneously.
Preloaded digital content on SD Card
Tablets/Chromebooks in the iPrep Digital Library are provided with preloaded content on SD, removing dependence on the internet.
Curriculum-aligned digital content for K12 in Hindi, English & many local languages
These also come with Multiple Categories of enjoyable digital content in the form of animated video lessons, digital syllabus books, notes, and topic-wise MCQ-style practice questions.
Life skills and value education
Tablets/Chromebooks in the iPrep digital library comprise DIY and activity videos to put students learning into action. Further, there are other life skills and growth-based content on first aid, hygiene, safety, environment, inspirational biographies, and more for holistic growth.
Bilingual Interface For Ease Of Usage
All instructions, category buttons, and content can be switched to the preferred language with the click of a button. It is designed for easy and natural adoption.
Centralised Reporting Dashboard
Further, iPrep Digital Library with tablets/Chromebooks has an in-built centralised Reporting Dashboard. Through this, teachers and principals can keep track of student-wise usage reports and their learning in progress. Furthermore, all the usage reports periodically sync to an online reporting dashboard for anytime, anywhere impact assessment.
Controlled Access To Apps And Websites
A key feature is Mobile Device Management (MDM) in every tablet/Chromebook to secure, monitor, and controlled access to other apps and websites other than the iPrep learning app, which comes preinstalled on the tablets/Chromebooks.
iPrep Digital Library in the classroom empowers teachers to deliver better educational outcomes
Teachers always strive to personalise learning for students. Likewise, education technology and access to enjoyable digital content in class empower teachers to personalise teaching and deliver better educational outcomes. To achieve this, iDream Education has researched and finetuned the design of ICT Labs to TabLab, a Smart ICT lab.
Lets us look at how iPrep Digital Library eliminates some infrastructural challenges for schools
- With iPrep Digital Library, teachers do not have to get into complex computing hardware. They can just take pick up charged tablets/chromebooks from iPrep Digital Library and start teaching.
- In cases of prolonged electricity outages, teachers do not have to wait for electricity to come back. The tablets/chromebooks in Tablab, once charged for 3 to 4 hours, can be used for 7 to 8 hours. Additionally, teachers are not dependent on internet connectivity because tablets in TabLab and Chromebook in chrome lab are provided with preloaded content on an SD card.
Eliminating psychological challenges for schools
- Curriculum-aligned digital content makes it easy for teachers to switch between textbooks and animated video lessons on tablets.
- Through topic-wise MCQ style practice questions, teachers successfully establish classroom interaction and boost learning levels and interest.
- Teachers can make use of life skills and growth-based content like DIY and activity videos to make classroom sessions creative. On the other hand, inspirational biographies, comics and other value-based content can encourage reasoning abilities of students.
- Moreover, easy navigation features and content categories in tablets/chromebooks motivate teachers to make use of the digital on a regular basis. Many schools have adopted TabLab timetable so that every teacher in the school gets familiar with teaching through digital content.
- Lastly, the offline student-wise usage reports empower teachers to keep track of students’ learning levels and interests and provide personalised attention to students.
Thus, iPrep Digital Library in the classroom has the potential to empower teachers to deliver better educational outcomes by eliminating infrastructural and psychological barriers to regular use of technology in the classroom.
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Tablet based ICT Lab for Schools | iPrep Digital Library
iPrep Digital Library or TabLab/Chrome lab is an easy to use and maintain Smart ICT Lab on Tablets/Chromebooks with a charging rack, preloaded content & integrated reporting for personalized learning in Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions -
1. What is a digital library?
A digital library serves as an online reservoir of educational materials readily available to students and educators. It encompasses electronic versions of textbooks, articles, videos, and interactive resources, sorted by subject or theme. These platforms provide easy access to a wide range of educational content, promoting independent learning, research, and exploration in a digital realm. An inventive idea for a digital library entails an Android tablet-based system incorporated into a mobile trolley complete with a charging station for added mobility and convenience.
2. What are the three types of digital libraries?
Digital libraries come in various forms to cater to diverse needs and preferences. Web-Based Digital Libraries, accessible through browsers, offer resources like Internet Archive and Project Muse. Institutional Repositories, like the National Digital Library of India, host scholarly works from educational institutions. Moreover, ICT Labs with Android Tablets and Notebook-based Digital Libraries provide mobile and agile learning environments, enhancing accessibility and versatility in educational settings.
3. What is the most popular digital library?
One of the most popular digital libraries wordwide is the Internet Archive, renowned for its extensive collection of digitized books, articles, videos, and other media. Offering free access to millions of resources, it serves as a valuable repository for researchers, students, and enthusiasts worldwide. In the realm of K12 education in India, iPrep Digital Library is an upcoming solution that is a convenient portable ICT lab for schools based on Android tablets or Notebooks providing access to a wide array of educational resources.
4. What are the characteristics of a digital library?
Characteristics of a digital library include accessibility from anywhere with an internet connection, organization of resources by subject or topic, and the provision of diverse educational materials such as e-books, articles, videos, and interactive learning materials. Digital libraries foster self-directed learning, research, and exploration, offering convenient access to a wealth of educational content in a digital format.
5. Which is the first digital library in India?
One of the first large scale digital libraries in India is the National Digital Library of India (NDLI), launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in 2016. It provides access to a wide range of digital resources from various educational institutions and repositories across India.
6. What is iPrep Digital Library?
The iPrep Digital Library, also known as TabLab, streamlines ICT labs in schools by providing user-friendly Android tablets/notebooks, a charging rack, preloaded content, and integrated reporting for personalized learning. It simplifies complex computer setups, offering a comprehensive range of digital content for grades 1 through 12 in all subjects. With individualized data tracking for each student, it facilitates effective monitoring of learning outcomes, rendering it an efficient and accessible tool for contemporary educational settings.